School Chef (CDC)

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

LG pension

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Benefits booklet

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a School Chef for Burton Road Primary School, Doncaster. The role is permanent, part-time (25 hours per week) during term time plus 6 additional days, with working hours 08:15–13:15.

You will head a kitchen team to prepare healthy meals, supervising staff and maintaining high food-safety standards in a commercial setting. DBS check is required; closing date is 23 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage a kitchen team.
• Commitment to healthy, nutritious meals for school pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead a friendly team to serve healthy meals in a school setting.
• Prepare and portion meals to a high standard within school hours.

Skills

Team leadership

Cooking in schools

Communication skills

Food preparation

Work under pressure

Job description

School Chef (CDC)

City of Doncaster Council

• Barnsley, South Yorkshire
• £27,274-28,153 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time

10 hours ago

Based at:

Burton Road Primary School, Doncaster

Salary details:

Grade 6, £27,274 - £28,153 pro-rata

Contract Type:

Permanent, Part Time, 25 Hours Per Week (term time only plus 6 days)

Working Hours:

08:15 - 13:15

Closing Date:

23rd October 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of School Chef.

Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?

We are looking to engage a School Chef to lead a friendly team serving healthy nutritious meals in schools. You must be able to communicate effectively and have experience of cooking in a commercial situation with staff supervision experience and food preparation skills. Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

We offer in return for your contribution:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place on 26th October 2026 and interviews are to be confirmed.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Amanda Cawkwell, Tel: [phone], Email:

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.